Young's UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Young's UK cooks with: rapeseed oil across the estate: Young's features Farrington's Mellow Yellow British cold-pressed rapeseed oil as a named supplier for cooking and dressings, and the pub fryers (triple-cooked chips, curly fries, tater tots, beer-battered haddock, whitebait, croquettes, onion rings) run on rapeseed/vegetable oil; hollandaise and butter sauces are dairy-based. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Young's UK
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
Cleanest full order: Cumberland Sausages & Mash + Jude's Ice Cream, 6.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Young's Original Ale | 0.0g |
| Bramley Apple & Yorkshire Rhubarb Crumble | 3.0g |
| Cumberland Sausages & Mash | 5.0g |
| Pan-Fried Seabass Fillet | 5.0g |
| Chalkstream Trout Rillets | 5.0g |
What to Avoid at Young's UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fish & Chips | 20.0g |
| Hot Chick Burger Shack Burger | 15.0g |
| 8oz West Country Sirloin Steak | 12.0g |
| Black Pepper Whitebait | 12.0g |
| Bacon, Chilli Cheese Burger Shack Burger | 11.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Young's UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Young's UK cooks with: rapeseed oil across the estate: Young's features Farrington's Mellow Yellow British cold-pressed rapeseed oil as a named supplier for cooking and dressings, and the pub fryers (triple-cooked chips, curly fries, tater tots, beer-battered haddock, whitebait, croquettes, onion rings) run on rapeseed/vegetable oil; hollandaise and butter sauces are dairy-based. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Young's UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed oil across the estate: Young's features Farrington's Mellow Yellow British cold-pressed rapeseed oil as a named supplier for cooking and dressings, and the pub fryers (triple-cooked chips, curly fries, tater tots, beer-battered haddock, whitebait, croquettes, onion rings) run on rapeseed/vegetable oil; hollandaise and butter sauces are dairy-based. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Young's UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Young's UK cooks with rapeseed oil across the estate: Young's features Farrington's Mellow Yellow British cold-pressed rapeseed oil as a named supplier for cooking and dressings, and the pub fryers (triple-cooked chips, curly fries, tater tots, beer-battered haddock, whitebait, croquettes, onion rings) run on rapeseed/vegetable oil; hollandaise and butter sauces are dairy-based, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Young's UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Young's UK cooks with rapeseed oil across the estate: Young's features Farrington's Mellow Yellow British cold-pressed rapeseed oil as a named supplier for cooking and dressings, and the pub fryers (triple-cooked chips, curly fries, tater tots, beer-battered haddock, whitebait, croquettes, onion rings) run on rapeseed/vegetable oil; hollandaise and butter sauces are dairy-based, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Young's UK?
Young's Original Ale is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Young's UK, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Young's UK?
Fish & Chips is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Young's UK, at an estimated 20.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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